People and Animal Water Colour PortfolioLimited Edition Prints of 250 by Judith OwstonThe large size is approximately 42cm x 30cm Supplied in a tube printed on water coloured paper *************************** The smaller size is approximately (Print size 30cm x 21cm) In a Mounted border ready for framing Full size 37cm x 30cm Supplied flat, As an added bonus we will enclose the description of each picture along with the purchase. Large prints (L/P), £30.00 each, + Postage/Packing Smaller prints (S/P), £20.00 each,+ Postage /Packing

Contemplation P/A1.

Contemplation, what better name for these old men

These three men enjoying the sun as they relax on a bench in Middleton-in-Teesdale, have now all retired after a life of hard toil, the three men went to school together, then at a young age they started work. The one on the left in the dark suit worked as a mole catcher, the one in the centre he worked down the lead mine and the one on the right worked as a road man. Judith has captured the three on a summer's afternoon in the heat of the day.

Contemplation A/P1. L/P

L/PWwL/PWater Colour Limited Edition Print Large Print £30.00

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Contemplation A/P1. S/P

Water Colour Limited Edition PrintSmall Print £20.00

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Tractors are Best P/A2.

Old Tractors are Best, The smile on this man face seems to agree,

In the hill farming community tractors seem to be man's best friend, along with his dog and then dare I say his wife next. Tractors do play a big part in the hill farmer's life, in some areas these tractors (which are often held together by bailing twine and rust) would be a museum piece, but no, our hill farmers find they play a vital part in their farming life as the income is quite low a tractor seems to go on for ever. Judith the artist is always on the look out for a picture to represent the area and an old tractor certainly does that.

Tractors are Best A/P2. L/P

Water Colour limited Edition Print Large Print £30.00

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Tractors are Best A/P2. S/P

Water Colour Limited Print Small Print

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Middleton Parliament P/A3

Men can gossip as much as women, and these old men are certainly putting the world to right. Judith's gift shop is just across the road from the bench. She often found the old rogues engrossed in animated conversation. So a picture of these characters was very much on the cards and this is what Judith came up with.

Middleton Parliament A/P3. L/P

Water Colour Limited Edition Printby Judith Owston Large Print

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Middleton Parliament A/P3. S/P W/C

Water Colour Limited Edition Print by Judith Owston Small Print

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Trotting Horse P/A5,

An elderly lady in the village asked Judith if she would paint a picture “from this,” she said, then the lady handed Judith an old black and white photo which was all tea stained and dogged eared. Judith could see promise of a painting if not very good to decipher, and looking at the results I think you will agree.Take notice how Judith as given life to the painting it does not need much imagination to see movement, speed and strength in the horse. Sulky trotting in the Teesdale area is still practiced by many of the locals

Sam the Sheep Dog P/A4.

Charles and Judith's farm, Sam the Sheep Dog was Charles's faithful friend and worker. Sam seemed to know instinctively what Charles was thinking before Charles told him what to do. Sometimes Sam thought he knew better! The stone wall Sam is sitting on was his favourite perch, the picture shows him sitting watching the world go bye from his vantage point. In this picture Judith has captured Sam as he keeps a look out.

Sam A/P4. L/P

Water Colour Limited Edition Print Large Print

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Sam A/P4 S/P

Water Colour Limited Edition Print Small Print £20.00

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Montepelier Lad P/A6.

Montepelier Lad is the great grandson of the famous Mill Reef. Montepelier Lad in his in his own right earned distinction as the Champion Novice Hurdle in 1992. He is now enjoying retirement in the Upper Teesdale. Judith was asked to paint him and this is the result. As an elderly gentleman Monte (Monte is his nick name) still cuts a dash.

Trotting Horse P/A 5 L/P

Water Colour Limited Edition Print by Judith OwstonLarge Print

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Trotting Horse A/P5 S/P

Water Colour Limited Edition Print by Judith OwstonSmall Size

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The Robin P/A 7

Oh the Robin such a favourite; I think the Robin owes his popularity because he stays all through winter and is such a friendly bird. We all notice him especially in the winter because of his bright red breast. One of the resident's in Middleton-in-Teesdale, told me how she befriended a Robin; it use to come and sit on her window ledge, so she put cheese out for the little chap and each day he returned and tapped on her window pane till she came and fed him. Then there is the old nursery rhymeThe North wind doth blow, and we shall have snowWhat will poor robin do then poor thing? He will sit in his barn and keep himself warmAnd hide his head under his wing, poor thingJudith has caught the sharp eyed quick silver pose of a small bird as he sits on the branch ready to fly off with out hesitation if danger lurks near.

Otters P/A 9

Otter were nearly brought to extinction because of over hunting. Through conservation they have made a remarkable recovery. Also the cleaning up of our polluted rivers has helped too. Looking at their cheeky image Judith has portrayed in the painting; you wonder how we could have brought them to near extinction. The good news is they are now enjoying a come in numerous areas of the British Isles

Sulky Trotting Race P/A 8

Sulky trotting in the Upper Teesdale is quite popular amongst some of the older country people. The lady driving the Sulky above is very petite and always has her makeup just so. One day this lady apparently in her early 70 s (looking about sixty), came into Judith shop and asked me to paint her a picture. Producing an old black and white Photo, I think the photo had done the rounds it was dog eared and many a cups of tea had been enjoyed while viewing the photo, this was evident by all the drips and stained rings from wet mugs, but the scene was decipherable. I Judith enjoyed painting the picture working out and adding bits that weren't visible. My efforts must have been appreciated as the lady was delighted with the results.

Sun Set

Sun Set Two boys on a gate, it is something we all do, most farm gates resist opening at times. The sun set, the end of a day, another day tomorrow. Judith writes poems and the verse below is taken from one of Judith’s poem of called ‘The Sun’

Then heat of the day slowly cools As the sun sinks down in the westerly skyThe lengthening shadows long, and darkThe bleeding sun on the horizon dies

Sun Set L/P

Water Colour Limited Edition Print by Judith Owston. Large Print

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Sun Set S/P

Water Colour Limited Edition Print by Judith Owston Small Print

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Three Men on a Bench

Theseselderly men seem to be always about. I suppose the women are home cooking. Judith has captured the atmosphere of village life. Is it posible they are talking about their latest fishing catch.